Hall of Fame Museum

I took a quick trip through the Hall of Fame Museum after dinner…incredibly impressive. I fully understand why some memorabilia collectors take their hobby so seriously. Seeing the real things — whether it’s one of Babe Ruth’s uniforms, Hank Aaron’s locker stall or even Miller Huggins’ cardigan sweater with the interlocked ‘NY’ on the chest — it leaves me in awe that these legends actually wore or used these items.

For some reason, I took particular enjoyment from touching the cornerstone that was rescued from the demolition of Ebbets Field. I’ve never been a big memorabilia buff, but seeing these things does transport you to another time.

Here are some pictures from tonight…

The uniforms of the tallest-ever Major Leaguer — Jon Rauch — and the shortest — Eddie Gaedel

Glad you mentioned the museum, Mark. It is incredible. And Pete Rose’s stuff is all over it. He hasn’t been honored with a plaque (correctly – he dishonored the game), but the Hall doesn’t treat him as a non-person. His career is fully represented in the museum.

We made our first ever trip to Cooperstown to watch the HOF celebration and honor Larkin’s accomplishment. Being on a shoe-string budget, we did not have VIP seats – and the non-vip seats are back a-ways however, I managed to get some nice photos of Lark and others. Also attended the Parade of Legends on Saturday. I agree with all you have said about Cooperstown and the HOF. I will also say that I actually enjoy our Reds HOF every bit as much or better. Because it’s newer it has a better flow, lighting, and of course as a Reds fan I love the team focus. The exhibits are well done and don’t get old. Here is a gallery of my photos. Comments are welcome on the pics.

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